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How to get fromRameswaram to Periyakulamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rameswaram to Periyakulam by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Kodaikanal Roadtrain train 16780
    5h 21m
    ₹521–1,797

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Sellurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Periyakulam, Tamil Nadubus bus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu
    7h 7m

  3. Drive 247.5 km

    1. Drive from Rameswaram to Periyakulamcar car 247.5 km
    4h 18m
    ₹2,784–4,021

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Periyakulamtaxi taxi 247.5 km
    4h 18m
    ₹3,300–4,000

  5. Train via Madurai

    1. Take the train from Rameswaram to Madurai Jntrain train 06654 / ...
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Andipattitrain train 06701 / ...
    6h 6m
    ₹666–2,716

  6. Bus via Ramanathapuram

    1. Take the bus from Rameswaram to Ramnadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Periyakulam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    7h 45m

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  • Distance: 245.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Periyakulam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Rameswaram to Kodaikanal Road 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu via Sellur and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 7m.

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